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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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